Whoa

Pronunciation: /woʊ/

Definitions of whoa

interjection used to express surprise, amazement, or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 Whoa! That dog is so cute!

A2 Whoa, be careful with that glass!

B1 Whoa, I can't believe you did that!

B2 Whoa, that movie was intense!

C1 Whoa, the view from up here is breathtaking!

C2 Whoa, I never expected to see you here!

Examples of whoa in a Sentence

formal The horse suddenly stopped in its tracks, causing the rider to exclaim 'whoa.'

informal Whoa, did you see that skateboard trick? It was awesome!

slang Whoa, that party was lit last night!

figurative Whoa, slow down and think about what you're saying before you speak.

Grammatical Forms of whoa

• past tense: whoaed
• plural: whoas
• comparative: more whoa
• superlative: most whoa
• present tense: whoa
• future tense: will whoa
• perfect tense: have whoaed
• continuous tense: is whoaing
• singular: whoa
• positive degree: very whoa
• infinitive: to whoa
• gerund: whoaing
• participle: whoaed

Origin and Evolution of whoa

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'whoa' is believed to have originated as an expression used by horsemen to slow down or stop their horses.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'whoa' has evolved to be used in various contexts beyond just commanding horses to stop, such as expressing surprise, disbelief, or to indicate a need for someone to pause or wait.